--- title: "HEALTHCARE AND FORENSIC SERVICES IN CUSTODY" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e926" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e926" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e926.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e926.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM" published: "2026-03-30" --- # HEALTHCARE AND FORENSIC SERVICES IN CUSTODY Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e926 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e926) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e926.json) ## Summary The procurement process for a Healthcare and Forensic Services in Custody contract has been completed by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham. The contract, awarded to Partnering Health Limited, is valued at £12 million and spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030, with the possibility of renewal for up to three additional 24-month periods extending to 31st March 2036. This contract involves providing services within the custody industry category, specifically in Durham, UK. Managed under the new Public Procurement Act 2023, the procurement process followed a competitive flexible procedure, aiming to maintain high standards and efficiency in service delivery. The procurement method employed was selective, ensuring that only qualified suppliers engaged in the tendering process. This tender creates substantial opportunities for large service providers specialising in healthcare and operational support in custodial environments. Businesses with expertise in custody services or those capable of fulfilling forensic service requirements would find this contract particularly fitting. The long-term nature of the contract and potential extensions provide stability and growth prospects for the winning supplier. Moreover, the focus on maintaining high response rates to service requests and competent staffing requirements highlights areas where suppliers can innovate and expand to fulfil contract demands effectively. In essence, this procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses aiming to establish or grow in these specialised service domains within the public sector. ## Notice The Customer now intends to award a single Provider Contract for the provision of Healthcare & Forensic Services in Custody for The Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham (DPCC) following the standstill period. DPCC has managed this procurement process in accordance with the new Public Procurement Act 2023 and followed the Competitive Flexible Procedure ("the Regulations"). We would like to thank everyone who has participated in this detailed procurement exercise. ### Lot Information Lot LOT-0001 Renewal: This contract will have 3 x 24 Month Optional extensions that can be activated within the life of the contract. First Extension if activated leads up to 31/03/2032 Second Extension if activated leads up to 31/03/2034 Third Extension if activated leads up to 31/03/2036 ### Planning Information Due to the complexities of this contract we wish to carry out a supplier open day as part of the pre market engagement scenario to help support potential bidders further understand the service requirements. During the open day the suppliers that submitted their interest to the force via the In-Tend portal Correspondence (Link provided in 'Scope' section above) will be able to come to the site all together using the police transportation from our Police Headquarters across to the new Investigative Hub at Spennymoor to see how the site operates and the resources that would be available to the winning bidder along with an introduction to the various teams and processes that have been created for the new site which will assist the supplier in understanding the force requirement. They will be also given an opportunity to sit in front of a panel of Durham staff and get the opportunity to ask questions surrounding the upcoming ITT and general clarifications of the service required. The clarification questions that were asked on the day will be taken away from the open day, collated and provided in the Tender notice with answers in a separate document (Clarification log) which details any and all the questions asked in the Preliminary Market Engagement to allow transparency and fairness to all potential bidders who were wishing to bid at this current stage. Dates and times for this open day will be provided later in the stage. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029132-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | 9 May 2025 | | Award date | 11 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | 2035-05-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,500,000 | | Lots value | £9,500,000 | | Awards value | £10,000,000 | | Contracts value | £12,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM | | Locality | DURHAM | | Post town | Durham | | Postcode | DH1 5TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Neville's Cross | | Westminster constituency | City of Durham | | Delivery location | TLC13 Darlington, TLC14 Durham | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | PARTNERING HEALTH; PHL GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 66162000 - Custody services - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 30 Mar 2026 at 13:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029132-2026 - 12 Sep 2025 at 14:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056290-2025 - 28 May 2025 at 12:03 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028086-2025 - 28 May 2025 at 10:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028001-2025 - 5 Mar 2025 at 13:53 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008057-2025 - 5 Mar 2025 at 13:52 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008056-2025 - 5 Mar 2025 at 13:28 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008048-2025 - 5 Mar 2025 at 13:26 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008047-2025 - 5 Mar 2025 at 13:16 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008044-2025 - 4 Mar 2025 at 09:56 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007756-2025 - 4 Mar 2025 at 09:41 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007752-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029132-2026 30th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056290-2025 12th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028086-2025 28th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028001-2025 28th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008057-2025 5th March 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008056-2025 5th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008048-2025 5th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008047-2025 5th March 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008044-2025 5th March 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007756-2025 4th March 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007752-2025 4th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1712 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14147 Redacted copy of the contract as per the procurement act legislation. ## Notice URLs - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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